Frequently Asked Questions
The program is available for people of all ages in the Stevens Point community who are homebound.
Homebound means that you rarely leave your home. Homebound people can go to doctor and dentist appointments and beauty salons, but they have difficulty doing so.
A registered dietitian plans all meals. Your physician ordered the diet you receive. Your physician must order all changes. A “Certification of Need” is required from your physician. Meals on Wheels will obtain this certification from your physician or home health nurse.
You are eligible to receive meals as long as you are physically unable to prepare meals and no one is available to prepare them for you. If you feel the meals are no longer needed you may cancel them. YOU MUST RECEIVE MEALS FOR A TWO WEEK MINIMUM.
YOUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS ARE NECESSARY FOR OUR PROGRAM TO CONTINUE. Our cost for providing this service is over $8.00 per meal. This cost includes food, preparation, office and staff expenses. Meals on Wheels accepts contributions toward the cost of this service. We offer recipients opportunity to contribute all or part of the cost of their meals. You must decide how much you can give. Statements are sent the end of the month telling you how many meals you received. An envelope will be enclosed for your contribution. You may use a check, money order made out to Meals on Wheels on online electronic contribution is accepted. All contributions are confidential.
Meals are delivered Monday through Thursday between 11:00 am and 12:30pm.
If the Stevens Point Public Schools cancel due to bad weather, meals will not be delivered. When meal delivery is cancelled it will be announced on the local radio stations. The following television stations will list the school closing a. WAOW: channel 9b. WSAW: channel 7
The safety of our drivers is of utmost importance to us, therefore, when road conditions are questionable, drivers are asked to use their best judgment in the delivery of meals. You are encouraged to keep a 2 to 3 day supply of non-perishable food on hand in the event of an emergency situation that may force us to cancel meals.
Weekend meals are available for those who need it. Weekend meals are delivered with the Thursday meal. They are frozen and arrive ready to be reheated.
Most individuals can be started within 24 hours.
Meals are not able to be left. If you are not home to receive the meal, the meal is disposed of. If you know you will not be home, please call the office no later than noon the business day before to cancel.
Yes, please contact the office at 715-341-0081 for more information.
Yes. Compete the Service Request form or contact us at 715-341-0081. Be sure to leave a message if we are unable to answer your call.
Meals are delivered by volunteers. Various businesses sponsor routes as well.